It looks like our favorite opera-singing mobile phone salesman with the hang-dog look is getting to quit his day job. Welsh diamond in the rough Paul Potts, whom we talked about here, has flattened all comers in a British talent competition and wowed even the evil Simon Cowell, who told him "I'm so proud of you." Potts will be heading into the studio next week to record his first album and is planning a tour. He'll use his prize money to pay off debts, take a vacation with his wife, and get training for those golden pipes of his.
Bravo, Paul. It's been lovely seeing such an unassuming man, and a middle-aged one at that, finally get the recognition his talent deserves.
From Carole Malone's article in the UK's Sunday Mirror:
I was determined not to watch Britain's Got Talent because I'd decided it was just another tedious reality show full of no-hopers. But a colleague sat me down and forced me to watch Paul Potts singing Nessun Dorma. And my heart did a back-flip. Within five seconds I was blubbing like a baby, within 10 I was praying with every fibre of my being that he'd hit all the high notes and not give Simon Cowell the chance to say "Good effort but don't give up the day job."You just have to look at Paul Potts to know that life hasn't been easy. He's overweight, he's shy and he's got zero confidence because since he was a boy he's been bullied by people who didn't see his talent, just his bad teeth and his 40-inch waist. He has the look of a little lad who's been smacked once too often and who desperately needs approval. And then he opens that mouth full of broken teeth and out of it comes a voice so magnificent, so magical, it could melt ice. It's a voice that rips at your heart and reminds you that miracles really DO happen.
I'll show that audition video again, if you don't mind. I really can't help myself:
This was one of the best things I have seen. Britain gets Mr. Potts. We get...Sanjaya.
Kinda sad.
Also it is interesting to compare the way Potts sings this to Pavarotti...
Posted by: Mark at June 17, 2007 08:34 PMDonnah, I have been scouring the world wide net web about this guy.. It is great.
He should leave his teeth alone...it's part of the whole 'Potts phenom'
If he gets them fixed, it won't be the same.
I mean, what if Blind Melon Lemon had his site restored ??
Posted by: csason at June 18, 2007 07:25 AMWho likes opera ??
I don't know. have you heard Paul Potts sing ?
Posted by: csason at June 18, 2007 07:35 AMI landed on a forum for sound engineers. They were wanting to offer their services from the heart to help him record a beautiful album. On another, a clothing designer wanted gratis to dress him to make him look beautiful. I understand how they feel. Everybody feels like they've made this discovery and want to give him a leg up.
I can't wait for the record.
LMAO@Blind Melon Lemon of Alabama.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
PAUL POTTS!!!
need i say more? nah, didn't think so. *huge grins*
Posted by: imp at June 18, 2007 11:38 AMMy daughter pointed me to the Potts videos. Here is my reply to her:
Amazing talent; more amazing story. Insecure, chubby, bullied young man becomes superstar overnight. It's a fairy tale. Like Toby Keith he should ask those who misjudged or doubted him: How do like me now?
That should be: How do you like me now?
Posted by: Carson at June 19, 2007 08:35 PMI'm really really offended that you posted the video again! :-)
A little bit of controversy on his background, training and such.... however, I think it takes absolutely NOTHING away from him, and more, shows his humbleness. I wish him ALL the best, and will gladley look forward to buying his first CD!